T.Thankaraj v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
T.Thankaraj v. District Collector, Kanyakumari; W.P(MD)No.18993 of 2025; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; decision dated 16.07.2025; S.M. Subramaniam, J. (author) with Dr. A.D. Maria Clete, J.; writ of mandamus under Article 226; representations dated 30.09.2024 and 20.01.2025; Karungal Town Panchayat; Nagercoil; Kanyakumari District; formation of new roads through patta land and water course; due process of acquisition; tender notification; no specific proposal; writ not entertainable; no semblance of legal right; petition dismissed; no costs; connected W.M.P.(MD) No.14549 of 2025 closed; counsel: Cenil.G for petitioner, P.Thilak Kumar, Additional Government Pleader for respondents.
What did the court decide?
On perusal of the tender by this Court, it is found that there is no intimation that the authorities have decided to lay road through patta land.